Posts by FloridaSal

Quote:Originally Posted by halo What is expanding foam?Its foam that comes in spray type can. It "squirts" out as a thick foam than hardens rock hard.There are different types but you may have seen it in home repair type...

I am new to chickens do not have any . Just reading the forums to get ideas.Very interesting reading as have found lots snake skins in my yard . Wasnt concerned unless 10 foot python skin...

Quote:Originally Posted by cubalaya CubalayasThank you looked them up also . Stunning roosters

Quote:Originally Posted by onthespot Hi Sal, I live in So Cal and I think breeds that have single combs and regular type wattles do better in the heat. I also find that leaving a dishpan of water out for them to wade in really helps...

Quote:Originally Posted by equibling My Sumatras are my best hot-weather chickens. They are also the only ones that will continue to lay in 100+ temps.Thank you added Sumatras to my list . Its very hot here 4 months a yr even in shade.

Quote:Originally Posted by rodriguezpoultry OK is worse than Arkansas! I agree, the Brahmas and my Langshans are doing very well.  So are my Minorca hens.  I've only lost one to a heat stroke and of course it was a...

Thank you both very much for the link and the selection. Going to research now the 3 types you suggest.Sal

My neighbor has peacocks and once in a while the male escapes and jumps my 6 ft fence by side of my house.I have a pond thus maybe he is attracted to water .When I first moved to Florida . I would run in to screened side patio when he...

Hello         Recently moved to Florida in area where chickens are legal.  My neighbors have peacocks and other birds but no chickens. I am interested in type/s that can handle Floridas hot temp .  Day...